The design of any modern car includes an anti-roll bar, which improves handling, reduces body sway on bumps and prevents rollovers during sudden maneuvers. In Largus, built on the Renault Logan platform, the stabilizer is attached to the subframe through the original stabilizer struts. The service life of these rubber-metal elements is usually 40-50 thousand km, and sometimes much more. You can replace a damaged part yourself if you have minimal car repair skills plus a few wrenches.
Rear shock absorbers Lada Largus
The shock-absorbing struts specifically for the model we are considering are produced by Monroe. The rear shock absorbers of the Lada Largus are a non-separable design. In this case, low pressure gas pressure is used. Replacement of oil structures should be carried out only in pairs.
Manufacturers provide detailed instructions for using and servicing the product, emphasizing that replacement of failed rear shock absorbers should be replaced with original kits. This guarantees the service life declared by the manufacturer
However, due to certain circumstances, our drivers often use related products instead of the original. Read below about which analogues are used.
Shock absorbers Lada Largus article number:
- Left: 6001549248.
- Right: 8200779901.
Case length 38.5. Rod width 12.5. The body height is 382. The stem is not taken into account. The stroke of the rod is 241. All dimensions are indicated in millimeters.
Differences between Lada Largus FL suspension and body types
The main difference between the suspension of the super-compact model “for developing countries” that we are considering from other modern vehicles with front-wheel drive is the independent type of suspension (MacPherson) of the chassis at the front with the presence, firstly, of solid or welded, and, secondly, reinforced subframe
Based on the general view of the front suspension of the Lada Largus in its natural form, we have:
- the presence of a stamped-welded subframe;
- lower location stamped triangular-type levers, with a lever pivotally attached to them to ensure lateral stabilization;
- hub units with disc brake elements;
- telescopic hydraulic shock-absorbing struts equipped with coil springs.
Well, for newcomers to our garage community, we suggest studying the detailed design of the front end suspension, namely:
- Subframe:
1 – mounting eyes to the body; 2 – eyes for attaching triangular arms; 3 – eyes for placing the stabilization lever; 4 – mounting location for the exhaust system cushion; 5 – mounting location for the rear engine mount. - Stabilization lever:
1 – nut; 2 – rubber bushing; 3 – rubber-metal bushing; 4 – plastic washer; 5 – rubber bushing; 6 – bolt; 7 – rod; 8 – bracket; 9 – pillow.
- Wishbone:
1 – stamped lever; 2 – ball support; 3 – boot; 4 – silent blocks.
- Shock absorber:
1 – shock absorber strut; 2 – spring; 3 – corrugated casing; 4 – nut fastening to the body; 5 – support washer; 6 – support fastening nut; 7 – upper support. 8 – bearing; 9 – thrust plate for the spring.
Another difference between the suspension of the Lada Largus and other AvtoVAZ models is that the steering rack is located at the top on the subframes of station wagons and vans, both with power steering and without power steering.
The MacPherson suspension scheme has the advantages of compactness and simplicity of design, which means that it is high-tech in production and is maximally accessible, both for maintenance and repair.
At the same time, the MacPherson suspension provides the best handling and lateral stability, and hence the safety of the car compared to other types (for example, in comparison with a multi-link scheme) of chassis suspension to bodies.
As for the disadvantages of independent suspension, it is the high cost of repairs, because, as a rule, under Russian operating conditions, a lot of suspension elements themselves and fasteners fail.
The weakest points of the front end suspension are:
- knocking of the suspension in the ball joints, which can begin to knock and creak after just 60 thousand;
- rear supports (pillows) of engines on subframes can wear out when reaching 100 thousand;
- the rest of the suspension, starting with spring struts, shock absorbers, rods and stabilization mounts and ending with silent blocks, lasts up to 150 thousand runs.
Thus, the overhaul of the suspension of the Lada Largus will have to be done after one and a half hundred thousand kilometers - there is no need to vandalize it. True, a lot depends on what kind of driving mode each of our garage colleagues will have, as well as whether the timely maintenance of license plates for equipment will be observed.
By the way, regarding the fasteners, an important feature should be pointed out that during license plate maintenance it is necessary to check the reliability of tightening the subframe bolts:
Replacing shock absorbing struts
It is necessary to change the Lada Largus shock absorber when a factory defect is detected or when a certain mileage has been covered. Unscheduled work is carried out in the presence of obvious defects or leakage of technical fluid. And also, in case of loss of their performance.
Carrying out technical work is preceded by diagnostics, and the tightening of the bolts securing the shock absorbers to the levers is also checked.
Removing shock absorber struts
Let's find out the algorithm for dismantling actions:
- The vehicle must be placed on a lift. It is possible to carry out dismantling activities in the inspection pit. In this case, you need to put the car in first gear and put stops under the front wheels.
- If the car is designed for 5 passengers, as is the case with the R90 model, you need to move the lining of the rear wheel arches to the side. Having opened the luggage compartment door, we remove the rear seats of the third row, if we are talking about a station wagon.
- Remove the trim from the rear arches and remove the lower mounting bolts. Remove the trim frame.
- Remove the rubber cap from the shock absorber.
- Next, you can see the nut that holds the rod. She is also being filmed.
- Then the rubber cushion is removed.
- The fastening bolts are removed.
- The shock absorber is removed.
- The compression buffer and protection cover are removed from the rod.
- They must subsequently be separated.
- The protective cap is dismantled.
- If there are worn out and/or damaged parts, remove them.
After this, the shock absorber is placed vertically. The rod lowers and extends until it stops. In this case, there should be no extraneous noise, knocking or failure.
If the above points occur, the shock-absorbing structure changes. It is also dismantled if deformation of the rod is detected and/or the integrity of the threaded connection is compromised
When checking, pay attention to the degree of compression of the spring
Similar to the procedure described, the second shock-absorbing device is dismantled and replaced.
It remains to consider the issue of installing a new kit, which is what we will do.
Shock absorber installation
Installation of the rear shock-absorbing structure is carried out in reverse order.
So, as we have already said, installation is carried out in the reverse order:
- You need to install a new nut that secures the shock absorber rod.
- It is advisable to change the shock absorber mounting bolt connecting it to the rear suspension.
- The following is placed on the rod: a washer, a hinge bushing, and a lower cushion.
- We install the shock absorber in the rear wheel arch of the car.
- We connect it to the lever of the rear suspension structure.
- The rod fits into the mounting hole of the wheel arch.
- The upper hinge pad, control washer and new fastening nut are put on the rod. The tightening torque of the nut is 14 Nm (1.4 kgf.m).
Don't forget to put the plugs where the new elements are attached to the rear wheel arches.
The above operations in the specified sequence are acceptable for working with the second shock-absorbing structure.
We put the wheels in place. We fasten the arch trim, storage compartment, fastening parts and brackets for the side and rear armrests.
We lower the car to the ground. And only now we tighten the bolts securing the shock absorbers to the arms of the rear suspension structure.
The tightening torque of the bolts is 105 Nm (10.5 kgf.m. We work with a replaceable head No. 21.
Choosing stabilizer struts for Lada Largus
Since the suspension on Largus remains unchanged from Logan, the range of spare parts in stores is very wide.
On sale you can find both original spare parts produced by AVTOVAZ OJSC and original repair kits for Renault Logan (Sandero). The standard stabilizer link comes complete with rubber dampers, bushing, washers and nut. In the tuning rack, rubber is replaced with polyurethane. It is harder and provides minimal play in this connection. The use of polyurethane slightly increases the sensitivity of the car on the road, makes it more collected, and the steering wheel more accurate. The disadvantages will be a slight decrease in comfort, stiff suspension, and increased load on other components in the suspension. Installation of tuning parts will be justified for the powerful 16-valve version.
Factory part number – 8200277960 (or 6001547138) manufacturers Renault, AvtoVAZ.
Non-original parts may have their own markings and article numbers. Approximate prices for January 2022:
- JSC AVTOVAZ, original – 500-570 rubles;
- BalZap, duplicate – 280 rubles;
- FR, duplicate – 260 rubles;
- Forward, duplicate – 276 rubles;
- TORK, duplicate (article TRK0069) – 115 rubles;
- Trialli, duplicate (article SP0101) – 305 rubles.
Advice ! It is recommended to purchase racks from well-known brands, for example Lemforder (catalog number 3124301), or original Renault, Lada. The service life of a cheap substitute can be only a few thousand kilometers. There were cases when parts did not fit without modification.
Rear shock absorbers for Lada Largus
Rear shock absorbers in their technical and quality characteristics do not differ from the front ones, since the manufacturer and the principle of the device are the same. On regular Largus, the rear shock absorber struts are divided by article number into left and right, but as in the case of the front wheels, they are the same and interchangeable. On the Largus Cross, on the contrary, one article is placed on both rear wheels.
In this car, the rear suspension design involves separate installation of shock absorber struts and springs. Externally, shock absorbers for Largus and Largus Cross are practically the same in size. But, in terms of the design features of the installation, they are slightly different and have different articles.
| vendor code | Rod diameter, mm | Case diameter, mm | Body height (excluding stem), mm | Rod stroke, mm |
| Rear shock absorbers for Lada Largus | ||||
| 6001549248 - left, 8200779901 - right | 12.5 | 38.5 | 382 | 241 |
| Rear shock absorber struts for Largus Cross | ||||
| 8450009395 (both sides) | -* | — | — | — |
*there is also no exact information on the dimensions of the rear pillars for Largus Cross
Analogs of rear shock absorbers for Largus
Original shock absorbers, like the front ones, are overpriced. Therefore, various analogues are also very popular. There is no information on analogues for Largus Cross. But replacement rear shock absorbers for a regular Largus are collected in the table:
| Manufacturer | vendor code | price, rub. |
| Front shock absorbers for Lada Largus | ||
| SS20 | SS20228 | 4100 (set, 2 pcs.) |
| KYB | 343418 | 1600 |
| Fenox | A22004 | 1000 |
Which shock absorbers to choose for Largus? The ideal option is, of course, an original spare part. If you don’t want to overpay, you can look directly from the manufacturer Monroe. If you need softer shock absorbers, then you need to take Sachs. You should also take a closer look at the Russian manufacturer of shock absorbers SS20. There are several lines, but the most popular is “Comfort” (this is what is indicated in the tables above). They are relatively inexpensive, durable, a little harsh, but at speeds over 50 km/h they absorb all road irregularities well.
When to change the shock absorber on Largus?
According to the Lada Largus maintenance regulations, all shock absorbers must be checked at every scheduled inspection. They change, as usual, depending on the condition. Obvious signs for replacement are the same as on other cars - loss of stability, poor road holding, body sagging, leaking shock absorber struts, etc. The average mileage on original shock absorbers can be up to 60 thousand km. But you should not rely on this figure, since it greatly depends on many factors, including operating conditions and driving style.
Analogs of rear shock absorbers
As for analogues of largus. We do not have exact data (sizes). Therefore, we will not mislead you. But, we authoritatively declare that on the spare parts market you can choose the necessary goods from global manufacturers and products from Russian companies. Here are some of them:
- The products of the manufacturer Monroe are of interest. You can order directly and save money.
- Sachs products are considered softer.
- Among the domestic manufacturers, one can single out the Russian one, which produces several lines. The “Comfort” kit has won the greatest popularity among Largus owners. They have an acceptable price/quality ratio. Many people like the kit, although they complain about excessive rigidity. The best absorption of road surface irregularities occurs at a speed of 50 km/h.
Fuel system
The Largus fuel system has no disadvantages or weaknesses. The only thing that is required is to periodically clean the fuel pump mesh.
Conclusion
: Lada Largus can rightfully be called a reliable car. The parts of its chassis have a long service life and do not present unexpected surprises. Despite the fact that after the facelift Lada Largus has increased in price, it still has no competitors.
Where can I buy
: You can find any parts for Largus in our online store (Lada Largus category).
